Crime Rate in Bloomfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bloomfield

The total recorded crimes in Bloomfield, Blackpool, UK in July 2025 are around 387 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bloomfield crime rate of 9.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bloomfield, encompassing approximately 39,598 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (124) incidents (4.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (114) incidents (10.68% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (33) incidents (73.68% increase)
Bloomfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Trafalgar Road with total crimes: 16
  • Crystal Mews with total crimes: 15
  • Back Waterloo Road with total crimes: 14

How safe is Bloomfield?

To understand the safety of Bloomfield, we need to analyze Bloomfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Bloomfield reported a higher crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 4,307 crimes compared to 1,574. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bloomfield witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Bloomfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackpool average, with 4,028 crimes compared to 1,447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bloomfield witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackpool, Bloomfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bloomfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bloomfield has recorded 387 crimes with crime rate of 9.77 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Bloomfield crimes were 4,307. The crime rate of Bloomfield in 2024 was 108.77 (year) or 9.06 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bloomfield were around 4,028 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.72 (year) or 8.48 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bloomfield)CrimesRank (Bloomfield)CrimesRank (Bloomfield)
Talbot467 15,468 15,109 1
Claremont388 24,412 24,063 2
Clifton177 52,008 41,841 4
Waterloo183 41,729 61,746 5
Park151 61,877 51,546 7
Brunswick111 71,665 71,559 6
Victoria89 101,238 91,162 8
Ingthorpe90 91,239 81,079 9
Marton97 81,015 11958 12
Warbreck79 121,123 10966 10
Tyldesley87 111,012 12958 11
Hawes Side54 16877 14935 13
Layton61 131,010 13879 14
Highfield61 14524 18541 17
Greenlands53 17734 15628 15
Bispham59 15524 20416 21
Stanley46 19646 16554 16
Squires Gate46 18625 17537 18
Anchorsholme45 20524 19452 19
Norbreck41 21504 21423 20

Bloomfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 124 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 114 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (119 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (103 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (132 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (124 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (150 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (135 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (144 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (85 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (107 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (93 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (101 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (115 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (90 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202519
May 202521
April 202527
March 202513
February 202514
January 202523
December 202419
November 202423
October 202420
September 202427
August 202423

A total of 1158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 2025103
May 2025124
April 2025135
March 202585
February 202580
January 202588
December 202468
November 202477
October 202493
September 2024101
August 202490

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 202510
April 202514
March 20255
February 20255
January 202511
December 202411
November 202414
October 20246
September 202415
August 20246

A total of 1413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025124
June 2025119
May 2025132
April 2025150
March 2025144
February 2025108
January 202592
December 2024113
November 2024107
October 2024115
September 202494
August 2024115

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 233 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202527
May 202529
April 202527
March 202520
February 20257
January 202515
December 202414
November 202411
October 202417
September 202415
August 202421

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202511
May 202520
April 202519
March 202520
February 202512
January 20258
December 202415
November 20246
October 202414
September 202419
August 202413

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 202511
April 20258
March 202513
February 202514
January 20258
December 202413
November 202412
October 20246
September 20249
August 202415

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
February 202511
January 20259
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 233 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202532
April 202536
March 202512
February 202511
January 20259
December 202410
November 202414
October 202438
September 202414
August 202424

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
August 20242

High Crime Locations Bloomfield in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bloomfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Trafalgar Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
2. Crystal Mews (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Back Waterloo Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Public order2
Robbery1
4. Tyldesley Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sutton Place (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Foxhall Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Butler Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Royle Street (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Stansfield Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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